Huntsville, Alabama (April 28, 2009)In
preparations for the annual Whistle Stop Bar B Que Outdoor Festival, the
Huntsville Police Department will be closing several streets around the Historic
Huntsville Depot in Downtown Huntsville. The following road closing and opening
schedule will be followed for the Whistle Stop Festival to be held on May 1st
and 2nd 2009.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday April 30,
2009:

The outside northbound lane of Church Street
starting at the railroad tracks to 100 feet south of Monroe Street will be
closed. Monroe Street between Church Street and Jefferson Street, Spragins
Street between Monroe Street and Holmes Avenue will be closed for the event.
The right turn lane of Jefferson Street from the eastbound I-565 exit ramp to
Monroe Street is also included. All streets will be re-opened by 12:00 p.m. on
Sunday May 3, 2009.

The Whistle Stop Festival will be open to the
public on Friday May 1 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Saturday May 2, from 4 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m.

Huntsville Police encourage motorists to use
caution when driving around downtown these two evenings due to pedestrian
traffic. Additionally, ensure to use parking lots designated for use and well
lit while securing all valuable items out of plain sight in your locked
vehicles.